PACO NEWS

HOLIDAY PARTY

Please plan to join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6-9PM at the Beeline Easton (3989 Merchants Row) for PACO's annual holiday party!  Esquire Solutions and US Legal will be sponsoring this event.  Thanks to Hannah Keitkamp and Justin Grubbs!  Registration is available on the web site.  While registration is not required, please do register so we know how many to expect.  Can't wait to see everyone!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at noon when Lori Tyack, Clerk of Courts for the Franklin County Municipal Court, and members of her staff will join us to discuss what's new at the Clerk's office.  The discussion will include information about the e-filing system and several new initiatives that are coming.  Registration is available on the website.
 
OSBA STUDY GROUP

The next OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will be November 25, 2025 at 6:30PM.  Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions will be held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam.  There is no cost. 

PACO ROUND TABLES

PACO is proud to announce that beginning in January 2026, we will be offering three practice area round tables!  Our round tables will include Domestic Relations, Workers' Compensation, and Litigation and will be offered on a rotating monthly schedule.  These round tables will be held virtually.  Watch for more details regarding dates and times.  Round tables will be free to PACO members and $5 each for guests.

PACO BOOK CLUB

PACO's Book Club is gearing up once again!  Our next book will be Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James.  The Book Club meeting on Friday November 14, 2026 is being rescheduled.  Stay tuned for new details.  For more information, contact Randi Daniels-Blair at randi.daniels90@gmail.com. 

NFPA HAPPENINGS

Did you miss Convention and wish you could have attended specific presentations?  You can still benefit and earn CLE's from the outstanding educational sessions and expert insights that attendees experienced!
CLE recordings from all NFPA Convention sessions are now available for purchase by logging into the NFPA website — giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.  Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay current on important developments in the paralegal profession.  Cost is $35 per session.  Registration:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/recorded-webinars


PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO

The Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio is holding the following pro bono events:

Wills Clinic for Veterans - November 19, 2025 from 4PM - 8PM at VFW Post 9857, 2330 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH 43219.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/

In addition, LASCO is holding the following CLE:

Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 9AM-12PM:  Preparing Wills, Advance Directives and Transfer on Death Affidavits for Pro Bono Clients.  This CLE is being offered in partnership with the CBA.  Registration:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/q3qmqnx1b739k8/

Immigration Pro Bono Opportunities:

Asylum Clinics - there are many asylum clinics coming up.  The next date is Thursday, February 19, 2026.  For more information, to register, and to learn about training necessary for participation:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/

Welcome Wednesday - Immigration Project.  The next session being offered is Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  For more information and to register:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AFAD2CAAF85-54921199-adhocproject#/